Cisco · 1 week ago
Leader, Component Engineering, Interconnect Commodity (HYBRID) 2000901
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$191K/yr - $281K/yr
10+ years expCisco is a leader in revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era. The Senior Component Engineering Manager will lead a globally distributed team to resolve complex issues within interconnect technology, guiding projects from concept through production while ensuring high-quality solutions for electronic systems.
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Responsibilities
Lead an experienced, globally distributed team to resolve complex, multidisciplinary issues within the interconnect commodity
Guide projects from concept through production
Drive the selection, integration, and qualification of critical interconnect components
Ensure robust, reliable, and high-quality solutions for connectivity pathway challenges in electronic systems
Engage regularly with stakeholders to drive success
Influence system architecture roadmaps in collaboration with Cisco Business Units
Manage supplier development programs, assess supplier performance and component reliability, and evaluate supplier capabilities to enable new technologies
Communicate complex technical matters across all leadership levels
Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence
Qualification
Required
BSME or equivalent engineering degree
10+ years of hands-on industry experience combining technical engineering, industry knowledge, and leadership, including managing and developing technical teams
Experience engaging and managing suppliers, evaluating product and supplier capabilities, ensuring standards adherence, and driving quality control
Expertise in product design, reliability standards, verification testing, and failure analysis methodologies, including root cause analysis and risk mitigation
Experience with high-speed interconnect technologies supporting network/telecom industries
Experience effectively collaborating with senior stakeholders to identify business needs and achieve strategic objectives
Preferred
Background in mechanical system design of networking equipment, including interconnect selection
Familiarity with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, signal integrity, test, failure analysis, and PCB/PCBA fabrication and assembly techniques
Competency in SPC, FMEA, 8D/Corrective Action, Cause and Effect Analysis, DOE, and risk assessment
Experience with high-speed Twinax cable and related applications is a plus!
People leadership experience, mentoring both seasoned professionals and early-career engineers
Fundamentals of various PCB attach technologies
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
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